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Meerut, 14th August 2018: Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali, a leading
healthcare provider in western U.P, showcased several interesting and
awe-inspiring cases of Gynae cancer survivors from the region today.

Max
Hospital has been conducting regular OPDs in Meerut for over two
years, as part of their out-reach program and
making a marked difference in cancer treatment.

Dr Kanika Gupta (Principal Consultant- Gynae Oncology, Max Super Speciality
Hospital, Vaishali), addressed the
gathering and shed light on the growing incidence of Gynae cancer amongst women
in tier 2 and 3 cities. She has experience of more than a decade in performing gynaecological surgeries. by vaginal, laparoscopic
and the traditional open methods for various gynecological conditions.

Dr. Kanika
Gupta has been leading OPDs in the region and has successfully treated on
several critical gynae cancer patients here. Speaking
on the occasion, Dr Kanika (Principal Consultant- Gynae Oncology, Max
Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali) said, “ Due to the lack of cancer awareness and dearth of proper screening
facilities in tier 2 and 3 cities, most women report at advanced stages,
adversely affecting the treatment and care.

Over the last decade Gynaecological Cancer cases have shown a rapid
increase. This is both owing to better diagnosis and actual rise in incidents.
However, it is a curable disease, provided it gets diagnosed at an early stage.
Treatment in advanced stages in patients can involve multiple modalities of
treatment and chances of reduced post-treatment life expectancy. We have been
treating several challenging and complex cases of cancer from this, which validates their
growing trust in our services and care.”

Present
at the press conference was Mrs. Vinesh Devi, a 42-year-old female presented
with abnormal bleeding from her vagina. Her ultrasound results showed that her
cervix was bulky and was asked to get a biopsy done. The test biopsy results
showed Carcinoma (cancer of cervix). After consultation with the family and the
patient she had to undergo an operation and has been successfully treated and
is now leading a normal life with regular check-ups.

Dr Gupta
elaborated that women in the Indian set, are mostly ignorant about their health
and not open about Gynae problems. It is important to recognize the symptoms
and speak about them at the right time to ensure cancer doesn’t spread and is
treated in time.

She
emphasised that post-operative regular follow ups are an important part of
patient care and must not be neglected.

Another
case was of Mrs. Santosh, a 62-year-old woman and a diabetic patient with
hypertension. She had persistent bleeding even after her menopause. Her ultrasound results showed that the wall of the uterus
was thickened, and her biopsy results concluded carcinoma (cancer of uterus).
She had to undergo an operation and has been successfully treated and is now
leading a normal life with regular check-ups.

Max has
treated more than 300 patients of Meerut region (Modinagar, Mawana, Sardhana,
Khataulli, Baghpat, Baraut, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor & Hapur) over last two
years.

Over
the years, Max Healthcare has been actively working towards offering
international standard of healthcare facilities in different regions across the
country. The leading healthcare player organises numerous health camps, OPDs
and screening camps for the residents of regions like Chandausi, Sambhal,
Rampur, Kashipur, Rudrapur, Haldwani, Kanpur and their neighboring
areas. Patients can get detailed information regarding OPD timing, consultation
and doctor availability at Max Super Speciality hospital Vaishali and Max
Med Centre, Meerut.